Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 288 Facing The Consequences

After swiping a few times, Madelyn placed the video directly in front of Livian for her viewing

“What's going on?”

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Livian’s complexion fluctuated between shades of red and white. Her panic was palpable in her gaze.

Madelyn was extremely pleased by Livian’s reaction. It was exactly what she was aiming for.

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Not wanting to beat around the bush any longer, Madelyn confessed, “In fact, I've always known that and

Zachary were colluding. After all, he brought you into the company to serve as his assistant. When he was

promoted to finance manager, you becthe deputy manager. Over the years, Zachary must have given you

quite a few benefits for you to work so tirclely for him, right?”

“What exactly are you trying to say?” Livian asked, her gaze on Madelyn particularly guarded.

Madelyn chuckled softly and replied, “I saw you hand over a ledger to Zachary in the video earlier I'm not

mistaken, that ledger must contain a number of secrets, right? My motives are simple; all | need is for you to

hand that ledger over to me.”

Upon hearing this, a fleeting look of guilt flashed across Livian’s eyes, but it disappeared almost instantly.

She then continued firmly. “I'm sorry, Ms. Thornton, but | have no idea what you're talking about. | indeed

handed Mr. Zimmer a ledger in the video, but that was just a regular account book we use for daily. financial

reports. If you insist on having it, | can get it for you when I'm back at the office.”

“To geta fake one?” Madelyn scoffed, but having anticipated this turn of events, she wasn’t particularly)

bothered.

“Just drop the act, Ms. Cook. You clearly know I'm not talking about sordinary ledger, but the ‘real’ one

you've hidden away. Of course, you're working on behalf of Zachary, | wouldn't dream of you just casually

handing it over. That's why I'm willing to negotiate an exchange with you.”

A surge of confidence radiated from Madelyn’s very being as if victory was already in sight.

“Ms. Thornton, | have no idea what you're talking about Livian’s expression visibly twitched, yet she still gritted

her teeth and insisted on her ignorance,

Madelyn was left with no choice but to be blunt. “I heard you've been considering a divorce with your husband

lately. Is that true? | saw it with my own eyes just a while ago.”

At that point, Livian was left speechless.

“Besides, before coming here, | specifically investigated your situation,” Madelyn stated, her voice devoid of

emotion. “Your husband not only wants to divorce you but has also joined forces with his lover to seize your

rights and assets. You, on the other hand, are powerless to fight him. As a result, you're currently in a state of

utter desperation. Soon, both you and your child will be homeless.”

These words pierced Livian’s heart like a needle.

Livian suddenly exploded with indignant embarrassment. “What right do you have to investigate my family, Ms.

Thornton!

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Madelyn smiled lightly, brimming with confidence as she continued, “If | didn’t know you well enough, | wouldn't

have cto you so boldly. But don’t misunderstand; | mean no harm. I'm simply here to propose a deal. I'll

teach that shameless couple a lesson on your behalf and help you reclaim what's rightfully yours, and all I ask in

return is that ledger, Ne a shabby deal at all, don’t you think so?”

Madelyn scrutinized Livian’s expression intently.

Livian appeared somewhat dazed as though she was quietly debating with herself.

In the end, however, she steeled herself and said, “Ms. Thornton, | still don’t understand what you're talking

about. Besides, this is my private matter. | can handle it myself, so don’t trouble yourself.”

“Hahaha!” Madelyn burst out laughing as if she had just heard a hilarious joke.

Madelyn finally decided to put on a serious face. She asked earnestly, “Ms. Cook, why do you think your husband

is so set on divorcing you? In this world, it’s rare for a man to jeopardize his marriage for a third party. Unless, of

course, something more enticing comes along that makes him abandon you. As for what could be more enticing,

I think | need not elaborate, do 1?”

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She added, “I advise you not to overestimate your abilities. The family background of that mistre something you

can contend with. Even if you exhaust all your efforts to fight her, in the end, you will be thrown out with not a

penny left to your name. To put it bluntly, even your poor parents could get dragged into this. You don’t need me

to paint a picture of how miserable their lives could become, do you?”

Madelyn finished her argument in one breath. If this woman has sounce of intelligence, she’ll know what to

do nert with all these conditions laid out.

Biting her lip with difficulty, Livian had to admit she was tempted to accept Madelyn’s offer.

Indeed, her husband's side piece was the heiress of a wealthy family. Said heiress had promised her husband

that she would give him shares in her company if he divorced his wife. It was precisely because of this that her

husband was so desperate to divorce her without considering the consequences.

Livian truly wanted to teach that despicable couple a lesson, but she was well aware that the actions she had

taken to help Zachary were indeed criminal.

If I admit my involvement, wouldn't my life be utterly ruined

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Left with no choice, Livian had to grit her teeth and continue, “Again, Ms. Thornton, | honestly have idea what

you're trying to say. If we're not on the spage, I'd rather leave. Please, feel free to do as you

wish.

After saying that, she stood up, seemingly ready to leave.

After all the trouble of getting here, Madelyn couldn't possibly just let Livian go.

“Ms. Cook! Surely, you don’t think I've gathered such a measly amount of evidence, do you?”

Madelyn stood up, her voice intimidating though her tene was soft. “Do you think I'm oblivious to your actions?

In reality, | had no particular need to seek you out. | cto you because you are a mother, and | was hoping to

appeal to you more gently. But | guess you're determined to reject me, aren't you?”

After saying this, she scoffed coldly and declared, “Fine if that’s the case, don't regret it later. My tactics. aren't

as straightforward as you might think. By tomorrow morning, someone will be at the company to take Zachary

away for investigation. Do you really think you can escape? It's better to cooperate with me

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and confess now rather than get caught later and be unable to clear your name. Of course, you're free to refuse.

But prepared to face the consequences then!”

After finishing her statement, Madelyn felt there was no further need for discussion. She promptly stood up,

turned around, and walked away.

Livian plopped back into her original seat, utterly dumbfounded.

Recalling Madelyn’s words over and over again, she suddenly felt a sense of unease.

Can | trust Madelyn’s words? If Zachary’s really arrested first thing in the morning. I'll definitely be dragged into

this mess. Then what about my child!

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